Contact Details:
MNSP The Sixth Form
Admin based at Norton Hill School
Charlton Road
Midsomer Norton
BA3 4AD
Telephone: 01761 402280
Email: sixthformadmin@msnsixth.com
Web: www.mnspsixthform.org.uk
Director of Sixth Form: Karen Ward (kward@msnsixth.com)
Enquiries to the Director’s Administrator: sjackson@msnsixth.com
Careers Advice: Kelly Barker-Starling (kbarker-starling@msnsixth.com)
Sixth Form Day for students: 8.50am -3.25pm (Morning registration at 8.50am)
Sixth Form Reception Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8.30am - 4pm
MSN Sixth Campus (Norton Hill Site):
Head Teacher Norton Hill School: Gordon Green
Enquiries to the Headteacher’s PA: kahmet@nortonhillschool.com
Chair of Governors: jennifer.barnes@msnpartnership.com
SENCO: Sixth Form - Kelly Barker- Starling (Main School - Rebecca Lewis)
Careers Advice: Mike Serle
MSN Sixth Campus (Somervale Site):
Head Teacher Somervale School: Joanna Postlethwaite
Enquiries to the Headteacher’s PA: hjones@somervaleschool.com
Chair of Governors: jennifer.barnes@msnpartnership.com
SENCO: Sixth Form - Kelly Barker- Starling (Main School - Emily Harris)
Careers Advice: Sian Davis
Writhlington Campus:
Head Teacher Writhlington School: Keith Howard
Enquiries to the Headteacher’s PA: slock@writhlington.org.uk
Chair of Governors: Chris Dando
SENCO: Jo Newland
Web: www.writhlington.org.uk
Careers Advice: Sian Gunton
Somerset Studio School Campus:
Head Teacher: Bruce Hain
Enquiries to the Headteacher’s PA: mgodfrey@somersetstudioschool.com
Chair of Governors: Paul Bergin
SENCO: Tracey Hunt
Web: www.somersetstudioschool.com
Careers Advice: Emma Cooper
Sixth Form Vision
The MNSP Sixth Form is an educational community that aspires for quality outcomes and experiences for all of our students. We have the highest aspirations and work to guarantee the best possible academic experience, combined with exciting and extensive enrichment opportunities.
There is a purposeful atmosphere in our dedicated Post 16 Centre that encourages hard work and high attainment. Our committed and approachable team creates a supportive platform for young people to succeed both academically and personally. Our experienced tutors mentor each and every student, getting to know them as individuals, so no-one gets lost in the crowd.
It is our mission to ensure that each and every student is prepared for life after Sixth Form, be that university, employment or a high level apprenticeship. We thrive on supporting our students’ aspirations and constantly aim to inspire, challenge and support them to achieve their goals. With their own hard work and the commitment of our team, our students achieve amazing things.
Outside the classroom we offer a wealth of activities and societies for students to join. We provide our students with experiences they need to develop into confident young people who can make the most of life’s challenges and opportunities.
MSN Sixth Campus (Norton Hill Site): https://www.nortonhillschool.com/about-us/vision-and-values.htm
MSN Sixth Campus (Somervale Site): https://www.somervaleschool.com/key-information/vision-values-and-aims.htm
Writhlington Campus: https://www.writhlington.org.uk/about-the-school/vision-and-values.htm
Somerset Studio School Campus: https://www.somersetstudioschool.com/our-school/our-vision-values
Equalities
The School’s Equalities Objectives, Access Policy Statement and details of how the School complies with the public sector equality duty and can be found here
Behaviour
Information about the School’s Behaviour Policy can be found here
Admissions
Information about the School’s Admissions Policy and Process can be found here
Exam and School Performance Data
The 2023 Exam Results for MNSP Sixth Form can be found here
MSN Sixth Campus (Norton Hill Site): https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/136335/norton-hill-academy/16-to-18
MSN Sixth Campus (Somervale Site): https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/136311/somervale-secondary-school/16-to-18
Writhlington Campus: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137548/writhlington-school/16-to-18
Somerset Studio School: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/142125/somerset-studio-school/16-to-18
Please note that due to the Covid-19 disruption, there are no national school performance measures for 2019/20 and 2020/21. The 2018/19 Performance Tables for Hayesfield Girls’ School can be found here
Ofsted Reports
MSN Sixth Campus (Norton Hill Site):
Norton Hill School was inspected in March 2023 and received an overall judgement of 'Good', however there was deemed to be enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if there was to be a graded inspection.
MSN Sixth Campus (Somervale Site):
Somervale School was inspected in June 2022 and received an overall judgement of 'Good'. The school's most recent Ofsted Report can be found here.
Writhlington Campus:
Writhlington School was inspected in September 2023 and received an overall judgement of 'Good'. The school's most recent Ofsted Report can be found here.
Somerset Studio School:
Somerset Studio School was inspected in March 2018 and received an overall judgement of 'Good'. The school's most recent Ofsted Report can be found here.
Curriculum Intent and Qualifications
The statement of intent for the curriculum offer at MNSP The Sixth Form and details on how the curriculum is implemented can be found here
Further information on courses provided at KS5 are found here and at Sixth Form here
Careers Programme
Details relating to the MNSP The Sixth Form’s Careers Programme can be found here
Statement on RSE Provision
Information about the Trust’s RSE Provision can be found here
Special Educational Needs
The MNSP Sixth Form’s SEN Policy can be found here
The SEND Report on use of SEND funding:
MSN Sixth Campus (Norton Hill Site): https://www.nortonhillschool.com/curriculum/special-educational-needs.htm
MSN Sixth Campus (Somervale Site): https://www.somervaleschool.com/curriculum-and-exams/sen.htm
Writhlington Campus: https://www.writhlington.org.uk/curriculum/special-educational-needs.htm
Somerset Studio School: https://www.somersetstudioschool.com/our-school/send
Post 16 Tuition Fund Statement
Charging and Remissions Policy
Information about the Academy’s Charging Policy can be found here
Information on Charging for school activities (Departmental advice for governing bodies, school leaders, school staff and local authorities) can be found here
Complaints Policy
Information about the School’s Complaints Policy can be found here
Whistleblowing Policy
Information about the Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy can be found here
Governance at MNSP The Sixth Form
Information about the Governing Bodies for each of our campuses can be found here
MNSP Policies
Please use this link to view all Trust Policies and further information.
MNSP Trust Contact Details
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Registered Address:
Norton Hill Primary
Silver Street
Midsomer Norton
Bath
BA3 2UD
Tel: 01761 412557
Email the Clerk: scrane@msnpartnership.com
Web: www.midsomernortonschoolspartnership.com
Company No: 7365778
GDPR
MNSP Sixth Form has registered the following details with the ICO:
Data Protection Officer
Name: Mrs C Hobbs
Address
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership Trust
Norton Hill Primary School
Silver Street
Midsomer Norton
BA3 2UD
Web: www.midsomernortonschoolspartnership.com
Email:chris.hobbs@msnpartnership.com
Telephone: (01761) 205630
Request For Copies
If you require a physical copy of any information on this website, please direct your request to your child’s Tutor, and it will be provided free-of-charge. Alternatively, please email: sjackson@msnsixth.com
Norton Hill & Somervale Schools
Jennifer Barnes
jennifer.barnes@msnpartnership.com
Mrs R Starr
Clerk to the Governors
c/o Norton Hill School
Charlton Road
Midsomer Norton
BA3 4AD
Writhlington School
Chris Dando
Mrs C Bamford
Clerk to Governors
c/o Writhlington School
Knobsbury Lane
Writhlington
BA3 3NQ
Somerset Studio School
Paul Bergin
clerk@mendipstudioschool.org.uk
Mrs C Bamford
Clerk to the Governors
c/o Mendip Studio School
Knobsbury Lane
Writhlington
BA3 4NQ